Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
at heights
Reefer units may:
require the attachment of clip-on units
Critical requirements when attaching clip-on units include:
appropriate clip-on tool used
protective equipment is worn
connection to container or crib is ensured
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and materials
Personnel in work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial number
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the transport of cargo
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
workplace procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant standards and codes applying to the connection and disconnection of reefer units
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
marine orders
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace